Community College Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Chippewa County, Michigan. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 17 other monitored lakes in Chippewa County, Community College Pond ranks #18 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-05-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 35 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 97.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.5 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 35 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 97.4 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.234 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.41 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +17.5 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Water Temperature
Community College Pond averages about 66°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 69°F) and coldest in Feb (about 35°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 94 field readings (2010–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Community College Pond water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #18 of 18 lakes in Chippewa County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Community College Pond holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ASaint Mary'S River Offshore LakeChippewa County · 0.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- ASaint Mary'S River Shore LakeChippewa County · 0.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BSpectacle LakeChippewa County · 1.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CBack Bay LakeChippewa County · 1.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CNorth PondChippewa County · 0.5 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-05-09
Monitoring stations: 1